Day 232: When the Broth Boils
At the stove, Rading (A), who has made tinola every rainy Sunday for forty years, talks his grown daughter Emily (B) through the dish she wants to cook for her own family.
How to study this lesson 3 steps
- Read the situation under the title. It says who is talking and how they know each other, which decides how politely they speak.
- Read the dialogue line by line with its translation, until every line makes sense.
- Spend at least 30 minutes listening to native Tagalog. It doesn't matter if you don't understand it yet.
Dialogue
Audio for this lesson is coming soon. For now, read the dialogue and its translation.
Keys: E hide English · ← → previous / next day
-
A
Maraming luya, iyan ang sikreto ng tinola.
Lots of ginger, that's the secret to tinola.
-
B
Kailan ko po ilalagay ang patis?
When do I put in the fish sauce?
-
A
Kapag kumulo na ang sabaw.
When the broth comes to a boil.
-
B
Kumukulo na po, Pa!
It's boiling, Dad!
Your progress is saved in this browser only, with no sign-up. The course page and the menu show where you left off. Well done! Next up: Day 233: Valedictorian From Her Section
If this free course has helped you in your Tagalog journey, please consider supporting the project. It's a one-person effort, and even small contributions help keep it running and free for everyone.